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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Shango!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson thumps Shango with a low kick.
Shango clinches.
Shango stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Shango blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Shango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shango.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shango clinches up against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson cracks Shango with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Shango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shango misses with a two punch combination.
Shango misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango moves into the clinch.
Shango content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shango lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shango throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shango wants to clinch.
Shango lands a nice looking body shot.
Shango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Shango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Shango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Shango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shango misses the jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shango clinches up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shango just misses with a punch to the body.
Shango checks a leg kick.
Shango tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shango.
Shango throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Shango off balance momentarily.
Shango scores with a jab to the head.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Shango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shango forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Shango lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shango's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shango leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shango has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Shango to work.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shango has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shango manages to break the clinch.
Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shango dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shango tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David Shango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Shango takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Shango scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Shango leaning against his opponent.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shango misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Shango's ribs.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shango misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Shango tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Shango throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Shango lands with a cross.
Shango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shango throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a combination. Shango tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shango tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shango!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shango slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Shango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shango keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shango checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shango with a series of wild strikes but Shango uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shango moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shango scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shango lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shango misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Shango as he connects with a hook.
Shango throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Shango moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shango moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Shango breaks the clinch.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Shango is out of range.
David Shango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Shango avoids it well.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shango. That did some damage!
Shango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shango misses the target.
Jackson moves forwards but Shango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Shango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shango.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shango lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Shango blocks a leg kick.
Shango misses with a looping left.
Shango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shango jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Shango's leg. Shango is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shango connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Shango.
A short uppercut from Shango.
Shango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Shango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shango moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shango misses with a wild body shot.
Shango connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Shango shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shango thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
David Shango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shango connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shango scores with a jab.
Shango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shango misses with the combination.
Shango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Shango will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shango lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shango.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shango throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson sizes up Shango with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Shango.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shango.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shango blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Shango lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Shango is controlling the position.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Troy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shango feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Shango then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Shango.
Well Shango has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shango!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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